Cafetalk Tutor's Column

An Urban Legend fit for Halloween

Vocabulary & Expressions   To have a soft spot for (someone/something) = To feel a great deal o...

Extra Savings on Cafetalk Day!

Hello everyone!I've opened up some teaching slots for Cafetalk Day. I've added a 10% coupon for tha...

Returning after a 4-Year Hiatus :)

Vocabulary   To reintroduce (v.) = to introduce again    High light (n.) = an important, memorable ...

Fave Musical Instruments (and what they represent)

***Vocabulary + mini lesson: To represent (v.) = to be a sign or symbol of (someone or someth...

Schedule Update! (and some vocab)

Hi everyone! Thanks for taking the time to check out my video update!Vocabulary from video:To stick...

5. Quick Tips - Using the word "from"

Hi everyone!There are always common mistakes that people from certain countries make. For example, ...

4. Quick Tips - Informal suffix "-ish"

Hi everyone!  Sorry, I made a mistake in the begining of the video!  Please read the...

Using the phrase, "At first".

Hi Cafetalk Students!   Have you been using the phrase, "At first" incorrectly?  Wa...

"Chat Attack" is Back! --> Limited Time Offer

Hi everyone! As a part of my summer promotion, I'm relaunching my popular lesson pack, "Chat Attac...

8. CMEW (Commonly Misspelled English Words)

Hi! It has been a hot minute since I've done a CMEW video!  These videos will help you learn ...

May 2017 Updates!

Hi everyone! Please click on CC for subtitles.  :) - Dani L. 

Lesson Update: From CNN to BBC

Hi Students! I've noticed that the quality of CNN video clips has changed in recent months.  ...

A Quick Hello + Summer Schedule

Hi everyone! It has been a minute since I've posted here.  Anyway, I just got back ...

A Little Motivation from a Pint-sized Polyglot!

Hi everyone! Just thought I'd post a video of an adorable little girl speaking 7 languages! ...

Broadcast viewers: Please Read!

Thank you to all of you who've purchased my broadcast!  If you still haven't yet, click h...

Live Broadcast: Meet the Guy who Stole My Heart!

Hi Cafetalk! Do you want to learn more about some of your Cafetalk tutors?!  Check out our up...

Introducing my "Superkids' Convo!" Lesson

Hi everyone! I've finally decided to make a kids' conversation lesson.  Please read the detai...

2. Quick Tips

Click on "CC" for subtitles.   Glossary: Mother forklift! (interjection) = "Aiyah!" &nb...

1. Quick Tips

Click on "CC" for subtitles! Glossary: (right) off the bat (idiom) = right away Pick up on ...

7. CMEW!

Hi hi!  You know the drill, click on CC for subtitles.   Notes: When I say, "...

6. CMEW! (Commonly Misspelled English Words)

Hello my erudite English learners! Click on CC for subtitles!   Glossary: erudite (adj...

1. Tutor Tag - You're It!

Click on CC for subtitles!  Vocabulary, Expressions and Colloquialisms from th...

Save $$$ - Limited Time Offer!

Hello English Learners! 15 minutes a day keeps bad grammar away!  I have a special less...

5. CMEW + Other News

Hello!   Please click on "CC" for subtitles.  I spoke fast, and said too many ...

What is Your 4-Letter Personality Code?

Hello Cafetalk Students!  I'm an INFJ, what are you? Before becoming a teacher, I wante...

4. CMEW + Quick Update

Hi! Click on "CC" for subtitles. Sorry for moving the board around so much...he he.  Enjoy! ...

Super Secret Writing Lessons!

Hi y'all!  I hope your weekend has been just peachy! I just want to let you all know that I h...

Student Menu: "Say, Tell, Speak or Talk?" Part 2

Hi Café Addicts! Here's the follow up of my last Student Menu post. Today, I'm&nb...

Limited Time Offer : Save $$$ on Dani's Lessons

Merry Christmas, everyone! As some of you may know, I created lesson packs (5 lessons) a couple of...

Student Menu: "Say, Tell, Speak, or Talk?" Part 1

Hi Café Addicts!  I'm starting a new edition on my Tutor's Column called "Student Menu...